“People should spread the word and get out there and ring those bells. It’ll be awesome.” That’s how Pam Colwell of Aurora promotes the Worldwide Christmas Eve Jingle 2020, a global movement to have community residents go outside at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and ring bells for two minutes. The
West Aurora High School’s 34th annual madrigal concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on Facebook.com/wachoir. The pre-recorded concert will feature traditional music from past madrigal dinners, additional concert selections and traditional holiday carols.Brian Smith, West Aurora choirs director, will direct. The performance was recorded prior to
There will be a livestreamed, pre-recorded, performance of The Leland Bluebird Sessions concert 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. The original performance featuring Grammy nominated Robbie Folks, Chicago Farmer, Nora O’Connor, Scott Tipping, Dave Nelson and more, took place at the Copley Theatre in 2017. The album of
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, will return to Livestream performances in December due to COVID-19 restrictions. All performances will be broadcast live from The Venue’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. At each performance, a donation is suggested and donations are split between the artists and The
Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations required by governor JB Pritzker’s executive order began November 20 in response to recent increases in COVID-19 cases. Naperville Park District has posted new restrictions and guidelines for its facilities and programs at www.napervilleparks.org/coronavirusinformation/tier-3-mitigation-update. Fort Hill Activity Center is open for members only for use of
The Empty Can Band, Aurora’s hometown rock and blues band will celebrate 20 Years at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 with a Livestream from The Venue through Facebook and YouTube. Proceeds from the show will go to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org. This illness is very near and dear to
Activity at the Goldfinch Cafe table is part of Aurora’s First Fridays sponsored by Aurora Downtown.
The next one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics and bookswill be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25 for screens under 21 inches
The 2020 Tuesday evening Summer Recital Series at the Naperville Millennium Carillon will conclude with a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 to honor former Naperville resident Chuck Seidel, who recently passed away. Former City Carillonneur Wylie Crawford and current City Carillonneur Tim Sleep will present the concert. “Chuck
The Naperville Park District’s free, Summer outdoor entertainment continues with a fun lineup of family friendly entertainment during August, with the final performance in September. The remaining events in the schedule are as follows: A Night at the Movies • Friday, July 31, the event will be at Rotary Hill,
The Village of Oswego’s retro drive-in movie experience is back. The socially distanced outdoor movie experience will feature the classic Free Willy, Thursday, July 30. For just $5 per vehicle, plus applicable online ticketing fee, watch a classic tale of friendship and freedom next Thursday night at the Oswego Park
By Amy Roth Jim Peterik of Ides of March and Survivor bands’ fame was in Aurora July 7 to shoot a music video of a new song that was “inspired by nostalgia,” he said. “Carry Me Back” was co-written by Ides of March member Larry Millas and is performed by
The Village of Oswego’s retro drive-in movie experience of Toy Story 4, scheduled for this Thursday, July 16, has sold out. Interested residents may still join the waitlist to be notified the day of the event if space becomes available. To join the waitlist, send to jhoffman@oswegoil.org. Look for another
The Aurora city government will take time on the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday to pay special tribute to its health care heroes for their stalwart efforts during COVID-19 and their daily sacrifices beyond the pandemic. Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced Tuesday the City’s plans to be host
The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver the Blues on the Fox livestream Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m.. A special documentary of the Story of the Blues on the Fox will be presented. All events will be livestreamed
The DuPage County Health Department informed the Naperville Park District June 8 that it will not issue a permit for Centennial Beach operations during Phase 3 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan. Swimming facility guidance has not been issued by public health officials for Phase 4. Therefore, the Park District
In the spirit of the community’s health, safety and well-being, our top priority, the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) made the difficult decision to close Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center for the entirety of the 2020 season. All passes purchased will be automatically refunded to
Gary Mallory of Aurora tees off on the 17th hole at Phillips Park in Aurora on the first day of play which was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here we are again in another week of the virus hoax created by the Democratic Party to make our all-knowing, all-powerful, king of all who lives and breathes, the White House inhabitant, look bad. By any estimation, dems are doing a wonderful job. He couldn’t look much worse. As I
The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver Livestream performances of two amazing guitar players on consecutive Mondays. Guitarist extraordinary and Heartsfield member, Dave Nelson, will play a great blend of songs Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m.. Another incredible guitarist, Scott Tipping, will play brilliant songs
